Have you ever felt that life is unfair? We are currently living in a time of failing leadership, economic uncertainty, and governmental instability. All the while we see good people going through unfair hardships and bad people using unethical means and methods to prosper without any consequence. How could life be this unfair? This morning we want to dive into Psalm 73 for some answers. Verse: Psalm 73 Speaker: Samuel Mills Published: August 28, 2022
Aug 28, 2022•34 min•Ep. 560
Unlike the many other meals we listened to this summer, this last meal is the one where Jesus does not invite someone to get to know him, or invite them to see his true identity but to rebuild and restore someone that already knows him more than most. Again Jesus is going to help this person, midpoint in the journey, keep going. This is where Jesus restores Peter. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication Date: August 21, 2022
Aug 21, 2022•35 min•Ep. 559
Have you ever had an awkward moment? Having an awkward moment can feel like one of the most uncomfortable human experiences here on earth. But, did you know Jesus had them too? Lorie Hartshorn unpacks for us several awkward moments in the bible, as well as one particularly awkward party guest. She unveils that when God calls us out when we do wrong, our response shouldn’t be to walk away in shame but to draw near to Him in humility. He wants us at His party. So if God is inviting us all to the p...
Aug 16, 2022•33 min•Ep. 558
Are you a "pretty good person"? What if "pretty good" isn't good enough? Or what if you're not a "good person"? Then there's some news you need to hear: you're a sinner just like everyone else. And sinners are exactly to whom Jesus extends His grace, mercy, forgiveness, and love. We all -- every last one of us -- needs Him than anything else in this life. We just need to recognize it and run to Jesus. Verse: Luke 7:36-47 Speaker: Samuel Mills Publication: August 7, 2022
Aug 09, 2022•32 min•Ep. 557
There's nothing so radical, so counter-cultural, or so important as love. How do we shut down the worldly distractions that drag us away from focussing on Jesus's love for us? Joel Penney looks at the incredible upside-down lessons of Christ's visit with Mary and Martha. Jesus's wisdom in pointing to the eternal matters and away from the worldly ones challenges our daily assumptions about what our responsibilities are. How can we avoid the worried, upset, and distracted life for one of calm, con...
Jul 31, 2022•39 min•Ep. 556
An anonymous boy gave his lunch: 5 loaves, 2 fish, and Jesus multiplied it to feed 5000. Can Jesus do the same with whatever is in your basket? Pastor Sam Mills takes us through the multiplicative miracle of Jesus feeding 5000 men with the anonymous donation of two loaves and five fishes from a boy in the crowd. It's a reminder that God has a purpose to be accomplished and created each of us with specific talents/gifts/abilities so that when we invest our time and resources, God will increase th...
Jul 24, 2022•30 min•Ep. 555
Join guest speaker Pastor Anne Miranda as she takes us through the transformation that happens when people are sitting at the table with Jesus. Speaker: Anne Miranda Publication: July 17, 2022
Jul 22, 2022•30 min•Ep. 554
Today, Lucas Prado talks about a time when Jesus shared not only a meal with the lost sinners of his time but also parables about lostness and discovery. Through them, Jesus tells us that even though we are surrounded by loss and immersed in lostness, His love offers a path of repentance and a joyous homecoming. Speaker: Lucas Prado Publication date: July 10, 2022 Verse: Luke 15
Jul 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 553
In a quiet nighttime conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus shares some Earth-shattering truths. Hear what He has to say about the difference between traditional religion and the real regeneration and relationship possible with and through the Son of Man. Verse: John 3 Publish date: July 3, 2022 Speaker: Jon Thompson
Jul 03, 2022•35 min•Ep. 552
This week we start a new series reflecting on how we can be encouraged to gather each week as a Jesus people. As we do so, we seek a fresh vision around the need for and power of hospitality by examining meals that Jesus shared with others. Publication date: June 26, 2022 Speaker name: Jon Thompson Scripture: Mark 2:1-14
Jun 26, 2022•36 min•Ep. 551
Pastor Sam and Pastor Jon take some time to talk about what rebuilding and regrouping really look like on the ground in the coming year. In a post-pandemic world, so much is up in the air. What will the church look like in this new digital-physical space? Though we don’t have all the answers, there are some key steps to move forward as a church in this new world. Publication Date: June 19, 2022 Speakers: Samuel Mills and Jon Thompson
Jun 19, 2022•37 min•Ep. 550
Why does Sanctus Church exist? Why do all we do? We need to be vividly reminded of Jesus's direction for us as we consider what we are and what we want our future to still look like. Publication date: June 12, 2022 Speaker name: Jon Thompson
Jun 13, 2022•34 min•Ep. 549
The time between Resurrection and Pentecost is full of questions, transitions, hope, rebuilding and redefinition. Sound familiar? Join us as we begin a 3-week vision mini-series on what's next for us as a local church.
Jun 05, 2022•33 min•Ep. 548
How does Jesus respond when we doubt Him, walk away, or completely abandon Him? Walk with us through John 21, where we see Jesus "reconstruct" Peter for commission and ministry. Speaker: Joel Penney Scripture: John 21:15-25 Date: 05/29/22
May 30, 2022•40 min•Ep. 547
Speaker: Jon Thompson Date: 05/22/22
May 30, 2022•39 min•Ep. 546
Conspiracy theories abound about Jesus' death and resurrection. Was the idea of physical resurrection borrowed from other myths? Maybe Jesus was only in a coma? Maybe someone stole the body, or it was the wrong tomb, or the authors just made the whole thing up. Join us as Pastor Jon analyzes and debunks each theory. Speaker: Jon Thompson Date: 05/15/22
May 30, 2022•37 min•Ep. 545
Can a rational, intellectual, and logical person really believe the fundamental claims of the Christian faith? Did Jesus exist, did Jesus really die, and did He really rise from the dead? Does anyone else beyond the Bible talk about this? Can it be proven? And even if it's true ...is it helpful? Speaker: Jon Thompson Date: 05/08/22
May 30, 2022•31 min•Ep. 544
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: John 20:24-29 Date: 05/01/22
May 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 543
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Date: 04/24/22
May 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 542
Loss and fear are real experiences that can either sidetrack or move us closer in faith. How did Jesus' followers move from this to hope on the first Easter? Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 24:36-49 Date: 04/17/22
May 30, 2022•38 min•Ep. 541
Good Friday Speaker: Samuel Mills Date: 04/15/22
May 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 540
Using the story of the crowd calling to stone the adulterous woman in John 7, Pastor Jon outlines 4 wrong turns that — if taken — will land you in the wrong place. Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: John 7:53-8:11 Date: 04/10/22
May 30, 2022•36 min•Ep. 539
Many of us are in different places in our faith: trying to navigate doubt, unbelief, skepticism, deconstruction. Others haven't crossed the line of faith yet, but still struggle with the same questions from a different vantage point. What does the story of Jesus' temptation show us about how to "journey well" and not get lost on the way? Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Date: 04/03/22
May 30, 2022•32 min•Ep. 538
Christmas at Sanctus - Week 3 The Wisemen Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Matthew 2
Apr 05, 2022•27 min•Ep. 535
Christmas at Sanctus - Week 2 (Christmas Eve) Jesus presented in the temple Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Luke 2:31-32 Luke 2:22-38
Apr 05, 2022•18 min•Ep. 534
Date: March 20, 2022 Speaker: Angela Mason Scripture: Revelation 21 - 22
Mar 25, 2022•37 min•Ep. 532
Date: March 13, 2022 Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Revelation 19:11 - 20:15
Mar 25, 2022•38 min•Ep. 531
Date: February 27 2022 Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Revelation 14
Feb 27, 2022•37 min•Ep. 529
Theories abound as to what the mark of the beast could be. Is it connected to microchips? The UN? Vaccines? Something else? In studying Revelation 13 within the context of what we’ve learned about the rest of the book, we learn that it’s something quite different. Speaker: Jon Thompson Date: February 20, 2022
Feb 20, 2022•36 min•Ep. 528
Date: February 13 Speaker: Jon Thompson
Feb 13, 2022•32 min•Ep. 527
